Download the official Minecraft app from the Apple App Store: search for Minecraft by Mojang, check the publisher and price, then buy or download it with your Apple Account. Do not install profiles or third-party copies that claim to offer Minecraft for free.
Open App Store on the iPhone and make sure you are signed in to the Apple Account that should own the purchase. Check your available storage and iOS compatibility before starting a large download.
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Search for Minecraft
Search for Minecraft and open the result published by Mojang. Do not choose a similarly named app, a profile, or a website offering an unofficial download.
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Check the listing
Read the publisher, current price, age rating, and device requirements on the App Store listing. Minecraft is a paid app in many regions, and price or availability can vary by storefront.
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Get or buy the app
Tap the price or Get control shown for the official listing, then confirm with Face ID, Touch ID, or the Apple Account password when prompted. Review the purchase confirmation before authorizing it.
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Wait for installation
Keep the iPhone connected until the download and installation complete, then tap Open. Do not delete the app while an update or purchase restoration is still in progress.
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Sign in and update
Open Minecraft, sign in only if the game asks for the account you intend to use, and let the app install its offered update. Check the App Store listing again when a future update is required.
If Minecraft does not appear in App Store search, check the storefront country, Screen Time purchase restrictions, and device compatibility before changing account settings.
If a paid purchase is not available to download again, open the App Store purchase history for the same Apple Account instead of buying a copy from another site.
ⓘ Sources and verification
Checked against official documentation on . Scope: iPhone & iPad.
Follow the linked first-party guidance if labels differ after a platform or app update.
